The Kawasaki Z900 entered the market in 2017, replacing the Kawasaki Z800. The engine was taken as a basis from the older Z1000, which was reduced in volume to 948 cm³. As a result, the engine produced up to 125 hp. power and almost 99 Nm of torque. Unlike Z800, the engine lowered its maximum rpm slightly, thereby increasing torque at low and medium rpm. Also new - the introduction of the slipper clutch and assistant (Assist & Slipper clutch).
Lineup :
The frame of the Z900 differs significantly from its predecessor and is a steel lattice structure. The model also received an aluminum swingarm and a new exhaust system. All these changes made the bike 19 kg lighter.
In 2018, the Z900 lineup is replenished with new modifications - Kawasaki Z900RS and Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe . Both versions are executed in a classic retro style, have a reduced engine power, a different braking system (non-petal discs, calipers - radial monoblocks) and 2-mode traction control (KTRC2).
The Kawasaki Z900 is currently available in all major markets around the world. The only exception is the RS Cafe modification, which is sold only in the European market and in Japan.
The main competitors of the Kawasaki Z900:
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Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki Z900:
| Model | Kawasaki Z900 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | naked - Z900
classic - Z900RS (Cafe) |
| Release year | 2017+ |
| Frame | steel tubular (birdcage) |
| Engine type | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 948 cm³ |
| Bore / Stroke | 73.4 x 56.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.8: 1 - Z900
10.8: 1 - Z900RS, Z900RS Cafe |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Injector, 4x 36 mm (with double throttles) |
| Ignition type | digital transistor |
| Maximum power | 125.0 h.p. (92.2 kW) @ 9500 rpm - Z900
111.0 h.p. (82.0 kW) @ 8500 rpm - Z900RS, Z900RS Café 2-position traction control (KTRC2) - Z900RS, Z900RS Cafe |
| Maximum torque | 98.6 Nm (10.1 kg * m) at 7700 rpm - Z900
98.5 Nm (10.0 kg * m) @ 6500 rpm - Z900RS, Z900RS Cafe |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 120 / 70ZR-17 (58W) |
| Rear tire size | 180 / 55ZR-17 (73W) |
| Front brakes | 2 petal discs, 300mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS) - Z900
2 discs, 300mm, 4-piston radial monobloc calipers (ABS) - Z900RS, Z900RS Cafe |
| Rear brakes | 1 petal disc, 250mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS) - Z900
1 disc, 250mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS) - Z900RS, Z900RS Cafe |
| Front suspension | 41 inverted forks (all adjustments), 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | linkage with horizontal monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), stroke - 140 mm |
| Motorcycle length | 2065 mm - Z900
2100mm - Z900RS, Z900 RS Cafe |
| Motorcycle width | 825 mm - Z900
865 mm - Z900RS 845mm - Z900 RS Cafe |
| Motorcycle height | 1065 mm - Z900
1150 mm - Z900RS 1190mm - Z900 RS Cafe |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm - Z900
1470 mm - Z900RS, Z900RS Cafe |
| Saddle height | 795 mm - Z900
835 mm - Z900RS 820mm - Z900 RS Cafe |
| Minimum ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 3.3 sec - Z900 |
| Maximum speed | 240 km / h - Z900 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.0 l |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 210 kg - Z900 (ABS)
215 kg - Z900RS (ABS) 216 kg - Z900RS Café (ABS) |
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